minidress

noun

mini·​dress ˈmi-nē-ˌdres How to pronounce minidress (audio)
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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The actress’ look gave the minidress a couture take. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025 For the single cover art and music video, the Grammy-winning singers coordinated their costumes, with Gaga wearing a red silk blouse and blue minidress, styled by Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo. EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Amal lit up the carpet in a body-hugging fuchsia minidress fitted with a billowing train. Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Just last week, Bella Hadid celebrated her latest Orebella fragrance in Los Angeles, dressed in a yellowy white minidress from With Jéan. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minidress

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minidress was in 1965

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“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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